Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Thefuture.fm launches iPhone app for discovering DJ mixtapes, hopes to steal Spotify's thunder]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/18/thefuture-fm-launches-iphone-app/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/18/thefuture-fm-launches-iphone-app/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/18/thefuture-fm-launches-iphone-app/#comments Thefuture.fm launches iPhone app for discovering DJ mixtapes, hopes to steal Spotify's thunder

Internet radio purveyors from Spotify to Rdio keep upping the ante with more playlist features and design overhauls, and the competition for your ears' attention is only getting fiercer. One of the newest players is Thefuture.fm (formerly known as Dubset), which launched last month with a focus on DJ-curated mixtapes. Today the service outed its iPhone app, which includes a "smart search" feature for finding mixes by song or artist and lets users sync their web accounts with saved playlists for listening on the go. Looking for a new online-listening destination? Head past the break for a look at the press.

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Thefuture.fm launches iPhone app for discovering DJ mixtapes, hopes to steal Spotify's thunder originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 May 2012 06:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The hottest tech news of the day in Europe will undoubtedly be the next Galaxy phone, launching tonight in London. Music fans on that side of the pond woke up to another surprise, however, with the launch of Rdio's online streaming service in France and the UK. Pricing starts at £4.99 (about $8) per month for unlimited web streaming, jumping to £9.99 (roughly $16) when you add mobile support. Ready to rock? Hit up the source link below for a six-day free mobile trial, without any need to hand over those precious credit card deets.

Rdio grows its European presence, hits France and the UK starting at £4.99 per month originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 06:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tired of walking from room to room, bringing your Entourage with you via your minty fresh Dish Hopper? Well, now you can sit down, relax and enjoy a hot cup of your favorite tunes from the same box. Dish has introduced the popular Pandora music service into its Hopper Whole-Home HD DVR System. So, you'll be able to pull up tracks, create playlists and all the usual recommendation delights you've come to expect from the personal radio service. We'd normally make Pandora's Box about this time, but we're already knee deep in the Jane's Addiction back catalog...

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Dish adds Pandora to Hopper Whole-Home DVR system originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It looks like DirecTV's got more than just college hoops on the brain: it's just announced a new hook up with Pandora. The newly minted agreement will let you access your favorite tunes via DirecTV's fresh 1080p guide on connected HD DVRs -- and, yes it's free. Additionally, you'll be able to search for artists, songs and browse through different genres, as well as set up jam stations to your liking. Those of you interested in blasting Boyz II Men playlists from your DVR, can do so by simply hitting that Menu button (on your oversized remote) and heading over to the Extras section where the musical goodies await you.

Continue reading DirecTV and Pandora join forces, let you jam out via connected HD DVRs

DirecTV and Pandora join forces, let you jam out via connected HD DVRs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's always a nice break from ultrabooks, smartphones and massive OLED TVs to catch a glimpse of the new auto tech that will be rolling out in the months to come. This year's focus at CES was infotainment and software add-ons for a handful of manufacturers and models. Sure, the plug-in Fusion was a highlight, but for the most part, the emphasis on on-board screens and content delivery while you're blazin' down Route 66. Read on for some highlights from the week that was.

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CES 2012: Automotive roundup originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aha Radio announced this week that it'll be an optional extra in 2013 Subaru and Honda autos. Vehicles so equipped will have the ability to listen to thousands of web radio stations and apps -- like Slacker and MOG -- alongside the regular AM / FM and satellite radio rotation. A short jaunt from our trailer at CES, we grabbed a quick demo with a Subaru representative aboard the 2013 BRZ.


Just like using Aha without the car, you'll need an iOS or Android device outfitted with the app, which uses that device's data connection to stream those audial bits. Once connected over USB or Bluetooth, however, the updated app now allows all of that content -- including stations you've previously pre-selected as favorites -- to be accessible via vehicle's built-in infotainment system. Setup was a breeze, but the only caveat is that data connection, which par for the course for CES, wouldn't play ball. Still, for the brief time we were able to connect, we streamed NPR and found the UI certainly workable. And before you ponder the ramifications of futzing with a touchscreen while driving, know that it's accessible via controls mounted on the steering wheel. This makes for a somewhat safer media selection-option as you cruise up and down the Vegas strip. A couple shots of it in action await below, followed by a video after the break.

Gallery: Hands-on with Aha Radio in a Subaru BRZ

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Aha Radio in the Subaru BRZ hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading TuneIn Radio comes to Ford SYNC AppLink, brings 50,000 radio stations with it

TuneIn Radio comes to Ford SYNC AppLink, brings 50,000 radio stations with it originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2012Ces2012fordford applinkford syncford sync applinkFordApplinkFordSyncFordSyncApplinkinternet radioInternetRadioradiotuneintunein radioTuneinRadioTue, 10 Jan 2012 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Aha Radio partners with Subaru and Honda, brings social media to 2013 vehicles]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/aha-radio-partners-with-subaru-and-honda/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/aha-radio-partners-with-subaru-and-honda/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/aha-radio-partners-with-subaru-and-honda/#comments At last year's CES, Aha Radio brought its hyper-connected social media ways to two high-end Pioneer head units. This year, however, the service is about to make a bigger splash by announcing it'll be built into select 2013 Subaru and Honda vehicles. Equipped autos will have access to "thousands of personalized, web-enabled stations" like MOG, Rhapsody and Slacker, appearing as a selectable source alongside more traditional AM, FM and satellite radio options. And naturally it'll integrate with Aha's iPhone and Android apps. If a new vehicle isn't to your liking, Kenwood will also start integrating the service into head units later in 2012. We'll get hands-on with the above system in a Subaru's new BRZ soon, but to tide you over, two PRs await the break.

Continue reading Aha Radio partners with Subaru and Honda, brings social media to 2013 vehicles

Aha Radio partners with Subaru and Honda, brings social media to 2013 vehicles originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Take the Contour 200i Air, a slick Airplay speaker system that offers up the same build quality as some of the pricier models in this space. We played with the device a bit, and have to say, the half-circle build really is quite nice. The speaker also has a bit of heft to it -- it's not really small by any stretch -- after all, the thing does have to support iPads, via the built-in dock in the front. It also gets fairly loud, though at higher volumes, the bass does tend to distort things, a fair bit. Look for it to hit the US around March for $329.

Also making its debut tonight is the oddly named Sensia 200D, a little football-shaped music system with a touch display on its front. Like the 200i, the Sensia feels like a solidly built product -- one with some weight to it. We fiddled around with the thing, a bit. The touchscreen wasn't quite as responsive as we liked, though that may have had something to do with the fact that the player really couldn't do much at the moment -- the company's network was down, and without connectivity, the thing is really just a pretty-looking paperweight.

When it does work, you can use the device to stream music from your home computer, listen to internet radio stations and use the Pure Music service, which the company promises will hit North America at some point this year. We'll be sure to put the thing through its paces at some time in the future, when the internet gods are smiling on us a bit more. The Sensia will run you $450 when it hits our shores in April.

Gallery: Pure intros the Contour 200i and Sensia 200D, we rock out with our hands on


Edgar Alvarez contributed to this report.

Pure intros the Contour 200i and Sensia 200D, we rock out with our hands on originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading LightSquared teams with Soundtracker, gives access to 11 million tunes on-the-go

LightSquared teams with Soundtracker, gives access to 11 million tunes on-the-go originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're looking to save a little coin on your Adele streaming habits, Pure Music may be worth a look. Beginning in December, you can have millions of songs at your fingertips for £4.99 (about $8) a month -- but only in the UK. Music on-demand, internet radio and other programs will be available for your laptop, iOS device or one of the company's many WiFi capable devices, all for a monthly sum that's slightly cheaper than Spotify. Should you make use of the Tag bookmarking system on one of Pure's radios, you'll be able to access those highlighted tracks on your smartphone or computer as well. Don't worry Android faithful, an app tailored for you is in the works. Need a peek at the fine print? No worries, just hit the source link below and read away.

Pure Music looks to give Spotify a run for its money, but only in the UK originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pandora rolls out HTML5 redesign to everyone, drops 40 hour listening cap originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Livio Radio outs Bluetooth Internet Radio Kit for iPod, iPhone, but you can just call it 'The Kit'

Livio Radio outs Bluetooth Internet Radio Kit for iPod, iPhone, but you can just call it 'The Kit' originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Revo K2

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Revo K2 is a mountainous slab of music-blasting aluminum originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The timing could have been more ideal, of course. A day after the announcement, Spotify quickly grabbed the attention of those following the online music industry by formally launching in the US. It's important to note right off the bat, however, that these two services are not really direct competitors, in spite of how some might spin it. Spotify is an all-you-can eat subscription service, making it more akin to the likes of a Rhapsody and Napster. Pandora, on the other hand, is built largely around passive music discovery. You log-in, you enter an artist, and you let the music come to you. This redesign takes that ease of use to a whole new level. Check out our impressions below.

Gallery: Pandora redesign hands-on

Pandora redesign hands-on

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Pandora Radio's HTML5 redesign hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pandora ditches Flash, opens up the HTML5 box for redesign originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spotify, the Rhapsody of Europe, may still be an unfamiliar brand stateside, but the service just inked a deal with Virgin Media to bring streaming music to Virgin's broadband customers, set-top boxes, and mobile phones in the UK. The deal will bundle Unlimited (£4.99) or Premium (£9.99) monthly Spotify tiers, at to-be-determined discounted rates, allowing new and existing subscribers to access millions of tracks from any of their compatible home and mobile devices. Open (free) Spotify customers will reportedly need to upgrade to a paid version, but only to access the service on Virgin's set-top boxes, we presume -- don't expect to see a blanket ban on all devices. Until pricing is announced, the partnership appears to be more of a win for Spotify than for customers, who will still need to pay up before rockin' out, but set-top integration is likely to be a boon with digital TV subscribers, letting them bring those infamous Euro house music raves to an actual house.

Spotify partners with Virgin Media to stream music to UK TVs, smartphones originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Moving right along, there's the Archos 35 Smart Home Phone, an Android-based landline phone that brings users contact sharing with their Android smartphone, MP3 ringtones, caller photo display as well as access to your current stable of Android apps. In other words, this is likely the only home phone you'll find that can also video call, check your email, look up a topic on Wikipedia and satisfy gramps. The above-mentioned 35 Home Connect should ship this September for $149, while the 35 Smart Home Phone does likewise for $10 more.

Gallery: Archos 35 Smart Home Phone and Home Connect radio

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Archos trots out Android-based DECT home phone, 35 Home Connect radio originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidArchosArchos 35archos 35 home connectArchos 35 smart home phoneArchos35Archos35HomeConnectArchos35SmartHomePhonebreaking newsdectdect phoneDectPhonehome connectHomeConnectinternet radioInternetRadiophoneradiosmartphonetelephoneweb radioWebRadioThu, 23 Jun 2011 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Slacker intros Premium Radio subscription service, makes Radio Plus look like Basic Radio]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/17/slacker-intros-premium-radio-subscription-service-makes-premium/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/17/slacker-intros-premium-radio-subscription-service-makes-premium/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/17/slacker-intros-premium-radio-subscription-service-makes-premium/#comments Internet radio provider Slacker is bulldozing the thin line dividing itself from subscription-based music services today, with the launch of Premium Radio. The new pricing tier joins the existing gratis Basic Radio and ad-free Radio Plus plans, adding an all-you-can-eat music model akin to services like Rhapsody and Rdio. Subscribers who shell out $9.99 a month receive all of the features of the $3.99 Radio Plus users, plus unlimited access to eight million songs, letting them listen to what they want, when the want, and generally play god with the site's existing radio services. Premium Radio also gives you on- and offline access to music on a number of mobile devices, including the iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android, and BlackBerry handsets -- not to mention unlimited bragging rights to all of your broke friends who are still rocking the Basic Radio plan. Don't feel too bad for 'em, though -- at least they didn't get suckered into slotRadio.

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Slacker intros Premium Radio subscription service, makes Radio Plus look like Basic Radio originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 May 2011 03:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all-you-can-eatandroidaudio streamingAudioStreamingblackberryinternet radioInternetRadioipadiphoneipodmusicmusic streamingmusic subscriptionMusicStreamingMusicSubscriptionpremiumpremium radioPremiumRadioradioradio plusRadioPlusslackerSlacker PortableSlackerPortablestreamingsubscriptionTue, 17 May 2011 03:01:00 EST<![CDATA[BMW Connected hitting 1 Series cars first, lets you tweet your disregard for speed limits]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/bmw-connected-hitting-1-series-cars-first-lets-you-tweet-your-d/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/bmw-connected-hitting-1-series-cars-first-lets-you-tweet-your-d/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/bmw-connected-hitting-1-series-cars-first-lets-you-tweet-your-d/#commentsBMW Connected hitting 1 Series cars first, will let you Tweet your disregard for speed limits The BMW Connected app has been available for a few months now, following in the footsteps of Mini Connected as it sits there, and taunting you from the App Store. We knew cars supporting the feature would be coming in March, and now we know which ones will be first: BMW's svelte little 1 Series. To enable the streaming radio and even streaming video (when the car is stationary) on the dash-mounted display you'll need to tick the box next to a €150 (about $205) option. In your suitably equipped car you can then get your Facebook and Twitter feeds read to you and even provide automated responses using "vehicle information such as current speed, outside temperature or navigation destination." We're hoping the car can apply some flowery language to such hard data, like "bat out of hell" for those particularly warm days in which you're driving at a high rate of speed from an unpleasant point of origin.

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BMW Connected hitting 1 Series cars first, lets you tweet your disregard for speed limits originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1 series1Seriesbmwbmw connectedBmwConnectedconnectedfacebookinfotainmentinternet radioInternetRadiosmartphone integrationSmartphoneIntegrationtwitterWed, 23 Feb 2011 10:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos Arnova is ready to exterminate your clock radio, your Squeezebox too]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/19/archos-arnova-is-ready-to-exterminate-your-clock-radio-your-squ/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/19/archos-arnova-is-ready-to-exterminate-your-clock-radio-your-squ/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/19/archos-arnova-is-ready-to-exterminate-your-clock-radio-your-squ/#commentsArchos Arnova is ready to exterminate your clock radio, your Squeezebox too The consumer electronics company with the phlegmatic name has just dropped its latest device on us, and for once it isn't a tablet or some form of PMP. It's the Archos Arnova, a fancy clock radio, with a 3.5-inch touchscreen in the middle plus the ability to connect to 12,000 streaming radio stations and 1,500 "web TV" channels too. If that's not enough you can play media directly from an SD card or pull it over your local network via uPNP. Why, you can even view pictures on there, if you don't mind squinting. What you can't do is know how much money to save or when you'll need to save it by if you're looking to buy one, as Archos hasn't seen fit to tell us that just yet.

Gallery: Archos Arnova


[Thanks, Joshua]

Archos Arnova is ready to exterminate your clock radio, your Squeezebox too originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ArchosArnovaClock RadioClockRadioInternet RadioInternet TvInternetRadioInternetTvMedia PlayerMediaPlayerUpnpSat, 19 Feb 2011 23:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Grace Digital punts WiFi radio into a wireless bookshelf speaker system, can't escape Reciva's ghost]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/23/grace-digital-punts-wifi-radio-into-a-wireless-bookshelf-speaker/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/23/grace-digital-punts-wifi-radio-into-a-wireless-bookshelf-speaker/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/23/grace-digital-punts-wifi-radio-into-a-wireless-bookshelf-speaker/#comments Just when we thought Grace Digital Audio had turned over a new, touch-friendly leaf, the company's back with another WiFi internet radio that uses the frustrating Reciva interface. We can't say we're pleased, but the firm's new $250 Wireless Stereo Micro System does have one new feature that might be worth checking out -- it comes with a pair of handsome bookshelf speakers that connect over the ether as well. This time, you can not only connect to your home wireless network (or auxiliary media player) and pull down loads of tunes from the typical array of services -- including Pandora, Live365 and Sirius XM -- but listen in stereo too, while hopefully hiding that ugly four-line LCD and its irksome nests of menus from ever disturbing your view.

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Grace Digital punts WiFi radio into a wireless bookshelf speaker system, can't escape Reciva's ghost originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 23 Jan 2011 18:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>audiobookshelfgrace digitalgrace digital audioGraceDigitalGraceDigitalAudiointernet radioInternetRadiomicro systemMicroSystemmusicradioRecivaspeakerspeaker systemspeakersSpeakerSystemwifiwifi radioWifiRadiowirelesswireless speakersWirelessSpeakersSun, 23 Jan 2011 18:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Pure launches Contour, One Flow and i-20, also debuts FlowSongs cloud-based music service]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/pure-launches-contour-one-flow-and-i-20-also-debuts-flowsongs/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/pure-launches-contour-one-flow-and-i-20-also-debuts-flowsongs/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/pure-launches-contour-one-flow-and-i-20-also-debuts-flowsongs/#comments It's a heavy day at CES, and it's also a big day for the folks at Pure. Not only have they provided an updated release time table for the Sensia ("later in 2011" for an unknown amount) and Sirocco 550 (March for $499), but it's also branching out with a few unexpected launches. In order to get even more tunes to the outfit's blossoming line of WiFi radios, Pure has revealed its FlowSongs cloud-based music service -- put simply, it enables consumers to buy music directly from their radio and Pure's Lounge iPhone app. Users are instructed to 'Like' songs on FM or internet radio, and then within the same interface, they're able to click 'Buy' while simultaneously scratching that Instant Gratification itch. Customers can download high-quality versions of the MP3 onto their Mac and PC, and it'll work on any Flow radio. Currently, the service is expected to launch as a public beta in North America this spring, with individual tracks priced between $0.99 and $1.49 depending on the publisher. Unfortunately, there's a $5.99 yearly subscription to actually use FlowSongs, which all but guarantees failure in a world where $1.49 tracks feel too pricey on their own.

Moving on, the company is also dishing out a few hardware announcements. Up first is the Contour (shown above), an iPod / iPhone-friendly WiFi radio that touts a black crescent shape (not too unlike Meridian's M80), touch-sensitive controls and a trio of video outputs (composite, component and S-Video). The One Flow ($149) is about as basic as it gets, rocking a truly retro motif, a 3.5mm auxiliary input and a pair of alarms. Wrapping things up, there's the i-20, which is hailed as the only digital iPod dock available that supports component, S-Video and composite outputs. In a nutshell, it's a video output stand for your iPod or iPhone, which may or may not be worth the $99 asking price. Head on past the break for specifics on availability, and tap that source link once your credit card is ready.

Gallery: Pure's One Flow, i-20 and Contour at CES 2011

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Pure launches Contour, One Flow and i-20, also debuts FlowSongs cloud-based music service originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appcesces 2011ces2011cloudcontourflowsongsi-20internet radioInternetRadioiphone appIphoneAppipod dockIpodDockloungemusicone flowOneFlowPurePure digitalPureDigitalradioSensiaSirocco 550wifi radiowifi radtioWifiRadioWifiRadtioWed, 05 Jan 2011 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Grace Digital adds color displays on new Solo Touch, Bravado X, and Mondo WiFi radios]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/30/grace-digital-adds-color-displays-on-new-solo-touch-bravado-x/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/30/grace-digital-adds-color-displays-on-new-solo-touch-bravado-x/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/30/grace-digital-adds-color-displays-on-new-solo-touch-bravado-x/#comments
 Can't say we had the best of times with Grace Digital's Allegro, but the dawning of a new year means the dawning of a new effort. Three efforts, in this case. Poised for an official unveiling next week at CES, the outfit's new trio of internet radios have all been upgraded with color displays. Up first is the Solo Touch, a $249.99 device with an expansive 4.3-inch touchpanel, bundled remote, Ethernet connection, RCA outputs and a headphone jack. Stepping down a notch, there's the Bravado X ($179.99), which offers a 2.7-inch color display, RCA in / out and a USB connector. Finally, the $169.99 Mondo packs a 3.5-inch color display, a full-on alarm clock (with snooze!) and a USB port of its own. The whole lot can be controlled via a free iPhone app, and they're each capable of tuning into iheartradio, Pandora, Sirius XM, WeatherBug, CBS Radio, MP3Tunes and more. Now, off to Vegas to see if those user interface quirks have been cleared up...

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Grace Digital adds color displays on new Solo Touch, Bravado X, and Mondo WiFi radios originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bravado Xcesces 2011Ces2011Grace Digitalgrace digital audioGraceDigitalGraceDigitalAudioiheartradiointernet radioInternetRadioMondomp3tunesnprpandoraradiosiriussirius xmSiriusXmSolo TouchSoloTouchweatherbugwifi radioWifiRadioThu, 30 Dec 2010 06:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Pure's Evoke Flow, Oasis Flow and Siesta Flow internet radios finally on sale in America]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/14/pures-evoke-flow-oasis-flow-and-seista-flow-internet-radios-fi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/14/pures-evoke-flow-oasis-flow-and-seista-flow-internet-radios-fi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/14/pures-evoke-flow-oasis-flow-and-seista-flow-internet-radios-fi/#comments Um, misfire? That's exactly what has happened with Pure's lineup of internet radios, which were supposed to ship to the US of A way back in July. Turns out, the crew hit a few snags along the way, but it looks as if the Evoke Flow, Oasis Flow and Siesta Flow will still be making it in time for the holidays. The company just announced that the aforesaid trio really, truly is on sale now in America, with all three shipping to eager radio zealots right now. Better still (and possibly to make up for lost time), the outfit is offering a 15 percent discount and free shipping for all orders placed before next Monday. Candidly speaking, we'd expect to see a cadre of successors in just a few weeks as CES kicks off, but if you've got an empty box that needs filled and wrapped...

Continue reading Pure's Evoke Flow, Oasis Flow and Siesta Flow internet radios finally on sale in America

Pure's Evoke Flow, Oasis Flow and Siesta Flow internet radios finally on sale in America originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Dec 2010 06:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>evokeevoke flowEvokeFlowinternet radioInternetRadionorth americaNorthAmericaoasisOasisFlowPUREpure digitalPureDigitalradioSensiashipship dateShipDateshippingshipsSiesta FlowSiestaFlowSirocco 550Sirocco550ususawifi radioWifiRadioTue, 14 Dec 2010 06:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Grace debuts GDI-IR2550p WiFi radio with built-in Pandora controls]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/26/grace-debuts-gdi-ir2550p-wifi-radio-with-built-in-pandora-contro/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/26/grace-debuts-gdi-ir2550p-wifi-radio-with-built-in-pandora-contro/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/26/grace-debuts-gdi-ir2550p-wifi-radio-with-built-in-pandora-contro/#comments It may not exactly be one of the biggest "firsts" around, but Grace Digital Audio's new GDI-IR2550p WiFi radio is apparently the first such radio to pack built-in Pandora controls on the radio itself -- the company's earlier Digital Allegro only had controls on the remote and accompanying iPhone app. Unfortunately, Grace has paired that somewhat unique feature with a radio that seems to have confused retro good looks with bland and dated -- that same four-line LCD used on every other Grace radio doesn't help things either. If that's not your primary concern, however, you will get a decent range of features from the radio, including support for a slew of other internet content besides Pandora, streaming music from your Mac or PC, the aforementioned iPhone app, and all the usual alarm clock functionality you'd expect from a desktop radio. Look for this one to set you back $169.99.

Update: Looks like this is just Grace's first of the sort -- this here Livio device did the same thing last year. For shame. Thanks, Brandon!

Update 2: Livio CEO Jake Sigal has now weighed in on the matter on his blog. For its part, a rep for Grace Digital Audio tells us that while the Livio radio was indeed the first with thumbs up and thumbs down buttons for Pandora, the Grace radio is the first "that has thumbs up/down plus the play/pause function on the front panel, iPhone app, and remote control."

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Grace debuts GDI-IR2550p WiFi radio with built-in Pandora controls originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Oct 2010 07:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>GDI-IR2550pgracegrace digital audioGraceDigitalAudiointernet radioInternetRadiopandoraradiowifi radioWifiRadioTue, 26 Oct 2010 07:58:00 EST<![CDATA[The Altaz 3.5-inch Internet Clock Radio tells you the weather, 'provides endless entertainment']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/18/the-altaz-3-5-inch-internet-clock-radio-tells-you-the-weather/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/18/the-altaz-3-5-inch-internet-clock-radio-tells-you-the-weather/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/18/the-altaz-3-5-inch-internet-clock-radio-tells-you-the-weather/#commentsThe Altaz 3.5-inch Internet Clock Radio tells you the weather, 'provides endless entertainment' "Endless entertainment from a clock radio?" you say, cynically sipping on your tea. "Yes, that's what I said!" desperately cries the Altaz press release embedded below, pledging that its new 3.5-inch touchscreen'd Internet Clock Radio will keep you smiling until the end of time. The device will naturally tell you when exactly that is and wake you up before you get there, also showing the weather, streaming internet radio, and sucking down photos from Picasa. You know, pretty much all the stuff a Chumby One can do. But, can it walk? Unlikely, though the built-in battery, SD card reader, and 802.11g wireless do conspire to make it reasonably independent. All yours for a $99 MSRP, though a little Googling will save you 15 bucks or so.

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The Altaz 3.5-inch Internet Clock Radio tells you the weather, 'provides endless entertainment' originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Oct 2010 11:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.5-inchaltazclock radioClockRadiointernet clock radiointernet radioInternetClockRadioInternetRadiotouchscreenMon, 18 Oct 2010 11:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Pure's FlowSongs to rival iTunes tagging, won't be limited to select stations]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/pures-flowsongs-to-rival-itunes-tagging-wont-be-limited-to-se/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/pures-flowsongs-to-rival-itunes-tagging-wont-be-limited-to-se/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/pures-flowsongs-to-rival-itunes-tagging-wont-be-limited-to-se/#comments For whatever reason, iTunes tagging never really has taken off. One could chalk it up to soft marketing or just a limited number of supported devices and stations, but either way, it seems that consumers have far more efficient ways to find music they like than to hear 'em on the radio, tag 'em, and download 'em later. Over in the UK, though, Pure is going ahead with a full-on competitor, as FlowSongs offers select Pure Digital radios (Avanti Flow, the Evoke Flow, the Oasis Flow, the Siesta Flow and the Sensia) to connect with the 7digital network in order to mark songs, purchase them for around £1 each and then have them streamed via one's Lounge account and to as many compatible Pure radios as you'd like. Songs that are found via DAB, FM or internet stations can be tagged, and all downloads are completely free of DRM. Better still, the "vast majority" of tracks will be encoded at 320kbps, though you will have to stomach a minor £2.99 yearly fee in order to pay for the Shazam portion of the service. It's all slated to go live on Monday across the pond, and you can give those links below a visit if you're thirsty for more.

Pure's FlowSongs to rival iTunes tagging, won't be limited to select stations originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Dave]

Sony Dash update brings Shoutcast, app shortcuts and the true meaning of life originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Aug 2010 03:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alarm clockAlarmClockchumbyclockdashfirmwareInternet RadioInternetRadioshoutcastsoftwaresonySony DashSonyDashupdatewidgetwidgetsFri, 13 Aug 2010 03:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Grace Digital's Tuner Wireless Radio & Media Player adds internet radio to existing stereos]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/29/grace-digitals-tuner-wireless-radio-and-media-player-adds-interne/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/29/grace-digitals-tuner-wireless-radio-and-media-player-adds-interne/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/29/grace-digitals-tuner-wireless-radio-and-media-player-adds-interne/#comments So, we've two main issues here. One, who in their right mind would pay $219.99 for a device that still requires a dedicated stereo in order to play back the internet radio streams that Grace Digital's Tuner Wireless Radio & Media Player delivers? And secondly, who would want to put up with Grace Digital's thoroughly lackluster UI? If you can't grok the grumbling, the aforementioned company now has a slender new component it'd love to stick on your shelf, with the device shown above able to stream WiFi radio content from 30,000 stations, Pandora, iheartradio, Sirius, Live365, MP3tunes and a smattering of other sources. It can be wired up via Ethernet or used over 802.11g, with composite, Toslink and coaxial digital audio outputs around back. There's a 4-line backlit LCD for displaying not nearly enough metadata at once, and there's even a remote thrown in for those looking to build out their collection. It's available now if you're feeling the itch, though we'd suggest you get that checked out before blindly indulging.

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Grace Digital's Tuner Wireless Radio & Media Player adds internet radio to existing stereos originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>FMGrace Digital AudioGrace Digital Audio Solo Wi-FiGraceDigitalAudioGraceDigitalAudioSoloWi-fiinternet radioInternetRadiomedia playermedia servermedia streamerMediaPlayerMediaServerMediaStreamernow availableNowAvailableon saleOnSalepandoraradioradio tunerRadioTunerSIRIUStunerwifi radioWifiRadioThu, 29 Jul 2010 00:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Brite-View launches CinemaGo BV-5005HD Mini CG HD media player]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/02/brite-view-launches-cinemago-bv-5005hd-mini-cg-hd-media-player/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/02/brite-view-launches-cinemago-bv-5005hd-mini-cg-hd-media-player/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/02/brite-view-launches-cinemago-bv-5005hd-mini-cg-hd-media-player/#comments Brite-View's CinemaTube may have sufficed just fine for your home entertainment needs last year, but there's nothing like a little "Special Edition" to really get the gears turning in 2010. Launched today, the CinemaGo BV-5005HD Mini CG is mostly a revamped version of the CinemaTube BV-5005HD, boasting an eSATA interface, USB 2.0 socket, inbuilt WiFi, a BitTorrent manager and access to MUZEE internet radio channels. As you'd expect, the box is built to handle 1080p output and a cornucopia of file formats including MOV, WMV, MKV, AVI, VOB, DIVX, FLV and RMVB, and content can be delivered via locally attached hard drives or a home network / web connection. Best of all, the $149.99 MSRP is being trumped by a $109.99 pre-order price if you get in now, so really, you should probably get in now. Unless you hate saving money.

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Brite-View launches CinemaGo BV-5005HD Mini CG HD media player originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brite-ViewBV-5005HDBV-5005HD Mini CGBv-5005hdMiniCgCinemaGoCinemaTubehd media playerHdMediaPlayerinternet radioInternetRadiomediapcMini CGMiniCgradioset-top boxset-top-box-stbSet-topBoxwifi radioWifiRadioXpike InnovationXpikeInnovationFri, 02 Jul 2010 14:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Grace Digital Allegro review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/grace-digital-allegro-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/grace-digital-allegro-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/grace-digital-allegro-review/#comments Dedicated internet radios have always been niche products; when you can get all the same content on your desktop, laptop or even smartphone, it's hard to see the point of relying on WiFi. Without a traditional FM antenna, they're many are chained to your network -- if not your wall -- and the lack of keyboard input for setup and channel search furthers their plight. Even so, there must be something to it, as this gadget category refuses to die, so we thought we'd give one promising newcomer a good, thorough try. The Grace Digital Allegro caught our attention with a packed feature list (including Pandora) and a clean, mobile design. Did it enthrall or disappoint? Find out after the break.

Gallery: Grace Digital Allegro WiFi Radio hands-on

Grace Digital Allegro WiFi Radio hands-on

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Grace Digital Allegro review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 May 2010 12:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Interested in a WiFi internet radio but already have a perfectly good stereo? Then you're just the sort of person that Grace Digital Audio is after with its new Solo WiFi internet radio tuner, which simply turns any stereo (or set of speakers, for that matter) into an internet radio. Apart from the lack of speakers, the device is fairly similar to Grace's recently announced Allegro WiFi radio, with it packing the same support for services like Pandora and Sirius internet radio, the same backlit LCD display, and the same support for Grace's remote app for the iPhone / iPod touch (plus a standard remote, of course). Sold? Then you can snag this one directly from Grace right now for $124.99, or look for it to hit Best Buy, Sears and other retailers in July.

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Grace Digital Audio announces Solo WiFi internet radio tuner originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 May 2010 12:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gracegrace digital audiograce soloGraceDigitalAudioGraceSolointernet radioInternetRadiosolostreamingwifiwifi internet radiowifi radioWifiInternetRadioWifiRadioWed, 05 May 2010 12:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Pure's stylish internet radio lineup ships to America on July 1st]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/pures-stylish-internet-radio-lineup-ships-to-america-on-july-1s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/pures-stylish-internet-radio-lineup-ships-to-america-on-july-1s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/pures-stylish-internet-radio-lineup-ships-to-america-on-july-1s/#comments Pure has long since been a stranger to the US market, despite shipping some of the sexiest internet radios this planet has ever seen. The company announced back at CES that all of that would be changing in the near future, but it wasn't until now that we had specifics surrounding the whos, whats, wheres and whens. The Evoke Flow, Oasis Flow and Seista Flow will all be available for purchase in the United States of America on the first of July, with MSRPs set for $229, $249 and $139 in order of mention. Initially, they'll be available only through Pure's website, though we get the impression that brick-and-mortar distribution is only a moment or two away. Check the full press release after the break, and be sure to jot down this here date in your handy dandy date book, cool?

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Pure's stylish internet radio lineup ships to America on July 1st originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 May 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Up until this point, when Pioneer and iPhone were uttered in the same sentence (or the same Engadget post) it's been in the guise of some sort of integration with an existing product (such as a car stereo or home theater hardware). This time around, however, the consumer electronics company is debuting a line of a/v docks that, truth be told, don't look nearly as boring as most do to these jaded blogsters. All of the kit included herein feature 2.1 speakers, HDMI, component video, and composite video out, and Bluetooth audio streaming. Of all of these, the HTD Series (XW-NAV1K-K) is the "jack of all trades," featuring a DVD/CD player, FM tuner, USB connectivity for external storage, CD-to-MP3 ripping, and "scaling of DVD video to 1080p near HD resolution" via HDMI. Available in June with an MSRP of $299. For someone with simpler needs (and greater means) the Audition Series (XW-NAS3/-K) "unparalleled reproduction of compressed audio files" come April, for an MSRP of $449. Last but not least, the Duo Series systems sport dual docking ports for two different iPods or iPhones and a Double Shuffle feature for continuous playback of music between the two docked players. The XW-NAC1-K ($349) is a more modest device, while the XW-NAC3-K ($449) adds a number of features to the basic dock, including DLNA 1.5 home network support, vTuner Internet Radio, external storage support via USB, and more. Both these bad boys will be available in May. PR after the break.

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Pioneer announces CD ripping, Internet radio playing, DLNA sporting iPod docks originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Thermos audio wasn't the only idea Sony Japan introduced this week; there's also the company's glossy new speaker docks, the NAS-V5 and NAS-V7M, whose intense reflection make us remember that time mom told us never to stare at the sun. Unfortunately, NAS doesn't stand for Network Attached Storage here, but the ¥50,000 (about $535) NAS-V7M does have 16GB of internal memory onto which you can rip audio CDs with a single touch, and both it and the ¥40,000 ($428) NAS-V5 have internal WiFi that'll have your Japanese counterparts pumping internet radio jingles from Shoutcast, vTuner, your PC and anything else with a compatible wireless audio stream when they hit Akihabara on June 26. They both feature 32-bit DSPs for what we can only guess will be crisp, clean audio quality, have all the standard AM-FM radio features you've come to expect, and include an AUX jack and a powered USB port. Oh, and lest we forget amidst all the bedside table aural goodness -- they're also Walkman docks. Hear a deep, soothing Japanese voice explain why you need one, after the break.

Gallery: Sony Walkman NAS-V5 and NAS-V7M speaker docks

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Stylish Sony Walkman docks sport WiFi radio, ludicrous sheen originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Apr 2010 02:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While some internet radios try to go all out with either retro or futuristic styling, Grace's new Allegro WiFi radio instead keeps things about as simple as can be, and that's just fine with us. Designed with portability in mind, the radio can run on six AA batteries or an optional NiMH rechargeable battery, and promises to deliver some room-filling sound thanks to "one of the most powerful amplifiers in it's class." You'll also get support for a range of services including Pandora, Sirius and Live 365 right out of the box, as well as an included remote control (and even an iPhone remote app), a headphone jack, and all the usual alarm clock features -- not to mention support for streaming of your own music library in addition to internet radio. Sound like what you're looking for? This one's available to order right now for $169.99.

Grace Allegro WiFi radio keeps things simple and portable originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mini Countryman to be first production car with internet streaming radio? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Jason]

Daimler's Smart Drive kit for iPhone gives you big buttons, a dent in your wallet originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Pure Oasis, Sirocco 550 and Sensia internet radios hands-on

Pure Oasis, Sensia and Sirocco 550 internet radios hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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